Wichita eagle., 1887-04-05
BURDEN.

To tie E,ttor OF the Daily Eagle.
am frequently asked why 10 Burden
not boomings The answer is we have
made no special effort to create any undue
excitement, preferring to await dev elep-
menls Some of our neighboring towns
have made such hue and cry about what
they were going to get, their great pros
poets, etc ETC., that people are becoming
disguised with paper booming. We have
now reached the stage when we can safely
predict. in measure. our future. | can
didly believe, everything considered, Bur
den has more to offer in the way of in
ducements for the investment of moderate
capital, and to those seeking pleasant
homes in this beautiful country than any
city of its size and much greater preten-
sions. As to location, Burden cannot be
surpassed. Situated as it is On a pictur-
esque and commanding elevation,
| it offers everything in the
way of very beautiful location.
We have an excellent school, presided over
by Prof Rice, one Of the ablest educators
Ia the state. Our school building is a
beauty. Constructed of our fine magnesia
limestone, it occupies commanding site
at the head of Main street Our library
and lyceum building is the pride of all our
citizens and a common surprise to strangers
that we can afford so fine building, com
plete In all its details, afording commo
dious addition and well appoionted stage.
Burden has better class of stone and
brick buildings than any city of the size In
the state, several being adorned with mas
sive plate glass windows. Our stone quar-
ries, when fully developed, will be
source Of increasing wealtu.
The quarries will be reached by the Wich-
ita s. Fort Smith railroad. also by the Pan
Handle railroad. 1t is probably true say
ing that nearly every hamlet, no matter
how small, anticipate all the way Fl ON one
to five or more new roads. We have
sure of two more roads. l am assured on
good authority that by the 4th of July cars
will be running into Burden from Wichita,
via. the Wichita & Ft. Smith railroad. Mr.. |
Editor, is not that about correctly AS to
'he Kansas City & Pan Handle railroad, a |
proposed road from Reecc to Arkansas
City. l am aware there are many doubling |
Thomases, all manner of fun has been |
poked at it. yet believe l know whereof |
speak, aud am willing to raise |
my reputation as a prophet
that before the frst day of September 1887,
cars will be running from Rece to Bu rden.
We have good Touring mill. complete
with full roller process. our water supply |
is limitless; We have water mains running
down Main street, supplied with clear, cold
water.
We have a comfortable Baptist and
Methodist church, also funds subscribed
for Catholic church, and, believe, also
for Christian church. Our driving park
is beautifully located. the park being we'll
set to trees
We need new hotel, only frstclass
kept in first class style wanted l
will add few words about present value
Of city property and let the reader judgsi
# our city does not offer the
safest and best investment of any town in
he state Beautiful residence lots over
ooking the city are offered by the Town
20. at $25 for 50-foot lot; business lots
'ange from 800 to $500. Any one in
earch Of home where all advantages are
,fered, without the vices of the city, can
lot fail to be pleased with Burden. Come
our advantages. -